How to Determine Aquatic Humic Substances
Monday, June 28th, 2010By Lynda Huckestein, Project Chemist, Kelso, WA

Aquatic Humic Substances (AHS) result from the decomposition of plant and animal residues and are found in soil, sediment, and water. They are widespread in nature and are mostly comprised from naturally occurring dissolved organic matter in water.
